transcription, транскрипция: [ pə-ˈlīt ]
adjective
( po·lit·er ; -est )
Etymology: Middle English (Scots) polit , Latin politus, from past participle of polire
Date: 15th century
1.
a. : of, relating to, or having the characteristics of advanced culture
b. : marked by refined cultural interests and pursuits especially in arts and belles lettres
2.
a. : showing or characterized by correct social usage
b. : marked by an appearance of consideration, tact, deference, or courtesy
c. : marked by a lack of roughness or crudities
polite literature
Synonyms: see civil
• po·lite·ly adverb
• po·lite·ness noun